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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Catanzaro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Catanzaro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 298 miles (481 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $65 Average price | $149 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Catanzaro:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $61.
A bus is $36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120. The journey takes 8h 2m versus 6h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Catanzaro
How to get from Rome to Catanzaro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Catanzaro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 PM8h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:00 AMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:45 PM8h15Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:00 AMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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Autobus LM027 · Regionale 7361 · Regionale FC9849:15 AM4h36Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport1:51 PMCatanzaro station$1401One-way3 transfers
Other options
Intercity 727+Regionale 2159111:26 AM6h54Rome Termini6:20 PMCatanzaro$701One-way1 transfer- Intercity 723+Regionale 219757:26 AM7h49Rome Termini3:15 PMCatanzaro$701One-way1 transfer
- Intercity 553+Regionale 2156712:26 PM9h04Rome Termini9:30 PMCatanzaro$701One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 AM10h10Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:55 PMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 AM10h25Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina1:10 PMCatanzaro, Stazione FS Catanzaro Lido$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:30 PM7h45Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina7:15 AMCatanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel)$711One-way0 transfers
- AZ1165+Autobus LM035 · Regionale 21975 · Regionale FC9949:15 AM7h05Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport4:20 PMCatanzaro station$1401One-way3 transfers
- AZ1165+Autobus LM047 · Regionale 21591 · Regionale FC9969:15 AM9h46Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:01 PMCatanzaro station$1401One-way3 transfers
- AZ1171+Autobus LM047 · Regionale 21591 · Regionale FC9961:20 PM5h41Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport7:01 PMCatanzaro station$2131One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Catanzaro:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $61.
A bus is $36 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Catanzaro costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Catanzaro take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Catanzaro as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Catanzaro Lido.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Catanzaro, Via Gioacchino da Fiore (Benny Hotel).
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia to go to Catanzaro by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Busitalia, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Catanzaro by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento, Italo, Trenitalia, Intercity Notte to go to Catanzaro by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Aeroitalia.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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